94 Explorer ABS light after ball joint replacement

[luvmonterey]

This question has probably been covered many times, but I haven't found it yet. I recently replaced all four ball joints, which required that I remove the two abs sensors. I will admit that I was a bit rough with them, both removing and reinstalling, as they were frozen in place. I noticed today that my ABS light comes on now after the first hard brake after each restart of the engine. I hesitate to just replace them with new before doing some troubleshooting. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Rhett]

I did the same -- removed them, and was a little rough on them -- and I too get the ABS light now, although mine comes on as soon as I pass 10 mph. I suspect that I should replace both front sensors, but I have never gotten around to it. In for other suggestions.

Also, is there a way to read our ABS codes?

Another thing to check is the tone ring, make sure no teeth are missing.

 

[natenkiki2004]

Here's how to pull codes:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums...ll-trouble-codes-on-4wabs-very-simple.258803/

 

[luvmonterey]

Hey, thanks for the information. The abs test port on my 94 explorer has four active pins; 3 on the bottom (A,B,C?) and one on top (E?). Wire colors are A, Black/Blue, B, green, C, white/blue, and E, black. I just want to make sure I am using the correct ports. I found another link that said to attach a test light to Bk and G and then jump BK/BL to BK. Nothing happened, and the light just stayed on. Thanks!

So I messed around some more and I was able to pull the code (75), but had to read the dash, as my test light was not flashing. Not sure why.....